This is Part 1 in a series.  We will look at the traditional sales cycle as it relates to restaurant marketing and examine a full-scale plan to fill all the points on the cycle.  In this part we examine the

beginning of the client-business relationship.

Introduction

Ah, the joys of being a small business owner.  You have an idea, develop your concept, fill a need, have unique selling points - whether you are marketing a restaurant or a hardware store, you have…

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10.  Your positive approach to life and business.  

9.  You guys possess the confidence to make bold moves which we respect and admire.

8.  Each of you have demonstrated the ability to rise up after adversity which is a testament to your leadership abilities.

7.  You are Big Picture business people who understand the power of the top line and know how to deliver on the bottom…

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10.  You have a a great sense of humor and you don't take yourself too seriously!

9.  You are a loyal attendee at the people report conferences where its been our pleasure and privilege to get to know you!

8.  Posting pictures of Tatum eating on your facebook page for all of us to enjoy.

7.  You live by an awesome set of personal and professional values.

6.  You are…

Somewhere recently (I believe it was in the Southwest Airlines in-flight magazine, but I’m sorry to say that I’m really not sure) I read one person’s wish that a commemorative stone be carved with “audi partem alteram” rather than his name.  He went on to explain that the Latin expression meant “hear the other side”.…

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10.  The fact that it's nearly impossible to narrow it down to ten!

9.  Your hugs!

8.  Your uncanny ability to direct and execute every last detail of the People Report Events!

7.  Your deft ability to answer 3 or 4 questions simultaneously and still maintain your focus on the task at hand.

6.  Sophia!

5.  Your willingness to put yourself out there and your…

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10.  Your almost 2 decades of friendship

9.  Chef Scott Cortner's culinary skills (or so he tells us!)

8.  Bruce Dodge and his willingness to be a pioneer in the world of social media.

7.  You believed in us right out of the gate and for that we are forever grateful

6.  Your support and willingness to provide TR with a glowing reference

5.  Your uncommon…

“Yes, Clarence.  A man down on earth needs our help.’

“Splendid! Is he sick?”

“No. Worse. He's discouraged. At exactly ten forty-five P.M., earth-time, that man will be thinking seriously of throwing away God's greatest gift. You will…

Photos: Cinnamon rolls (Ann Sather's), Red curry (Thai Linda Cafe), Veggie dog (Portillo's), Caprese salad (Fox & Obel), Curry chicken pizza (Ian's Pizza)

All of these are restaurants in Chicago, IL.…

Tim and Nina Zagat, co-founders of Zagat Survey, in their December 13 letter to the New York Times titled “Adding Fairness to the Tip” raise important issues as to why New York City restaurants are being sued by their workers and what the future holds for the industry.  The Zagats rhetorically ask what is behind the onslaught…

Former prom queens and cheerleaders looking for work might want to leave their photos off their resume and their public Facebook profile. According to a new academic study, hiring managers scanning resumes from female job applicants granted more interviews to "plain-looking" women or women who didn't include a photo with their resume, than they did for attractive women whose resume included a photo.



Here's what should really turn up the cocktail party chat a notch this weekend: The…

Differentiation is the answer to the common business strategy question - How can we as a company, stand out in a crowded marketplace? There is a classic list that companies draw from – bigger, better, faster, decor’, innovation, location, value, etc. Interestingly enough, this question can also be applied to individuals, not just businesses. Heading into a New Year always offers an opportunity for pause and reflection. Perhaps, the following will…

An extremely important concept that should be taught in every waiter training program is presence at the table and availability for all of the customers needs. Woody Allen once said that "95% of success is just showing up." And, I shall apply this type of logic to improve dining room customer service.

When a waiter is not readily accessible for the tables at his/her waitstation, then the overall perception will be a lack of restaurant customer care. This, in turn, will have a "domino…